Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.1
To the extent that resources permit, States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities have the human, physical, financial
and other forms of capacity to implement policies and laws in a timely, effective and gender-sensitive manner. Staff at all organizational levels should receive continuous training, and be recruited with due regard to
ensuring gender and social equality.
|
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
14.2.g
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in rural areas in order to ensure, on a basis of equality of men and women, that they participate in and benefit from rural development and, in particular, shall ensure to such women the right: [..] (g) To have access to agricultural credit and loans, marketing facilities, appropriate technology and equal treatment in land and agrarian reform as well as in land resettlement schemes.
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.1
To the extent that resources permit, States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities have the human, physical, financial
and other forms of capacity to implement policies and laws in a timely, effective and gender-sensitive manner. Staff at all organizational levels should receive continuous training, and be recruited with due regard to
ensuring gender and social equality.
|
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
2
States Parties condemn discrimination against women in all its forms, agree to pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of eliminating discrimination against women and, to this end, undertake: [..] see also the rest of ICEDAW
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.1
To the extent that resources permit, States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities have the human, physical, financial
and other forms of capacity to implement policies and laws in a timely, effective and gender-sensitive manner. Staff at all organizational levels should receive continuous training, and be recruited with due regard to
ensuring gender and social equality.
|
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
4
1. Adoption by States Parties of temporary special measures aimed at accelerating de facto equality between men and women shall not be considered discrimination as defined in the present Convention, but shall in no way entail as a consequence the maintenance of unequal or separate standards; these measures shall be discontinued when the objectives of equality of opportunity and treatment have been achieved.
2. Adoption by States Parties of special measures, including those measures contained in the present Convention, aimed at protecting maternity shall not be considered discriminatory.
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.1
To the extent that resources permit, States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities have the human, physical, financial
and other forms of capacity to implement policies and laws in a timely, effective and gender-sensitive manner. Staff at all organizational levels should receive continuous training, and be recruited with due regard to
ensuring gender and social equality.
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
15
1. States Parties shall accord to women equality with men before the law.
2. States Parties shall accord to women, in civil matters, a legal capacity identical to that of men and the same opportunities to exercise that capacity. In particular, they shall give women equal rights to conclude contracts and to administer property and shall treat them equally in all stages of procedure in courts and tribunals.
3. States Parties agree that all contracts and all other private instruments of any kind with a legal effect which is directed at restricting the legal capacity of women shall be deemed null and void.
4. States Parties shall accord to men and women the same rights with regard to the law relating to the movement of persons and the freedom to choose their residence and domicile.
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.1
To the extent that resources permit, States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities have the human, physical, financial
and other forms of capacity to implement policies and laws in a timely, effective and gender-sensitive manner. Staff at all organizational levels should receive continuous training, and be recruited with due regard to
ensuring gender and social equality.
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
2.b & 2.c
States Parties condemn discrimination against women in all its forms, agree to pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of eliminating discrimination against women and, to this end, undertake: [..] (b) To adopt appropriate legislative and other measures, including sanctions where appropriate, prohibiting all discrimination against women (c) To establish legal protection of the rights of women on an equal basis with men and to ensure through competent national tribunals and other public institutions the effective protection of women against any act of discrimination
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.1
To the extent that resources permit, States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities have the human, physical, financial
and other forms of capacity to implement policies and laws in a timely, effective and gender-sensitive manner. Staff at all organizational levels should receive continuous training, and be recruited with due regard to
ensuring gender and social equality.
|
Right to participation
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
14.2.a
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in rural areas in order to ensure, on a basis of equality of men and women, that they participate in and benefit from rural development and, in particular, shall ensure to such women the right: (a) To participate in the elaboration and implementation of development planning at all levels.
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.1
To the extent that resources permit, States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities have the human, physical, financial
and other forms of capacity to implement policies and laws in a timely, effective and gender-sensitive manner. Staff at all organizational levels should receive continuous training, and be recruited with due regard to
ensuring gender and social equality.
|
Right to participation
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
7.b
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in the political and public life of the country and, in particular, shall ensure to women, on equal terms with men, the right: [..] (b) To participate in the formulation of government policy and the implementation thereof and to hold public office and perform all public functions at all levels of government
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required.
|
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
14.2.g
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in rural areas in order to ensure, on a basis of equality of men and women, that they participate in and benefit from rural development and, in particular, shall ensure to such women the right: [..] (g) To have access to agricultural credit and loans, marketing facilities, appropriate technology and equal treatment in land and agrarian reform as well as in land resettlement schemes.
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required.
|
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
2
States Parties condemn discrimination against women in all its forms, agree to pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of eliminating discrimination against women and, to this end, undertake: [..] see also the rest of ICEDAW
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required.
|
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
4
1. Adoption by States Parties of temporary special measures aimed at accelerating de facto equality between men and women shall not be considered discrimination as defined in the present Convention, but shall in no way entail as a consequence the maintenance of unequal or separate standards; these measures shall be discontinued when the objectives of equality of opportunity and treatment have been achieved.
2. Adoption by States Parties of special measures, including those measures contained in the present Convention, aimed at protecting maternity shall not be considered discriminatory.
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required.
|
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
15.2
States Parties shall accord to women, in civil matters, a legal capacity identical to that of men and the same opportunities to exercise that capacity. In particular, they shall give women equal rights to conclude contracts and to administer property and shall treat them equally in all stages of procedure in courts and tribunals.
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required.
|
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
15.2
States Parties shall accord to women, in civil matters, a legal capacity identical to that of men and the same opportunities to exercise that capacity. In particular, they shall give women equal rights to conclude contracts and to administer property and shall treat them equally in all stages of procedure in courts and tribunals.
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required.
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
15
1. States Parties shall accord to women equality with men before the law.
2. States Parties shall accord to women, in civil matters, a legal capacity identical to that of men and the same opportunities to exercise that capacity. In particular, they shall give women equal rights to conclude contracts and to administer property and shall treat them equally in all stages of procedure in courts and tribunals.
3. States Parties agree that all contracts and all other private instruments of any kind with a legal effect which is directed at restricting the legal capacity of women shall be deemed null and void.
4. States Parties shall accord to men and women the same rights with regard to the law relating to the movement of persons and the freedom to choose their residence and domicile.
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required.
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
15
1. States Parties shall accord to women equality with men before the law.
2. States Parties shall accord to women, in civil matters, a legal capacity identical to that of men and the same opportunities to exercise that capacity. In particular, they shall give women equal rights to conclude contracts and to administer property and shall treat them equally in all stages of procedure in courts and tribunals.
3. States Parties agree that all contracts and all other private instruments of any kind with a legal effect which is directed at restricting the legal capacity of women shall be deemed null and void.
4. States Parties shall accord to men and women the same rights with regard to the law relating to the movement of persons and the freedom to choose their residence and domicile.
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required.
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
2.b & 2.c
States Parties condemn discrimination against women in all its forms, agree to pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of eliminating discrimination against women and, to this end, undertake: [..] (b) To adopt appropriate legislative and other measures, including sanctions where appropriate, prohibiting all discrimination against women (c) To establish legal protection of the rights of women on an equal basis with men and to ensure through competent national tribunals and other public institutions the effective protection of women against any act of discrimination
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required.
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
2.b & 2.c
States Parties condemn discrimination against women in all its forms, agree to pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of eliminating discrimination against women and, to this end, undertake: [..] (b) To adopt appropriate legislative and other measures, including sanctions where appropriate, prohibiting all discrimination against women (c) To establish legal protection of the rights of women on an equal basis with men and to ensure through competent national tribunals and other public institutions the effective protection of women against any act of discrimination
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required.
|
Right to participation
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
14.2.a
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in rural areas in order to ensure, on a basis of equality of men and women, that they participate in and benefit from rural development and, in particular, shall ensure to such women the right: (a) To participate in the elaboration and implementation of development planning at all levels.
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required.
|
Right to participation
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
14.2.a
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in rural areas in order to ensure, on a basis of equality of men and women, that they participate in and benefit from rural development and, in particular, shall ensure to such women the right: (a) To participate in the elaboration and implementation of development planning at all levels.
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required.
|
Right to participation
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
7.b
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in the political and public life of the country and, in particular, shall ensure to women, on equal terms with men, the right: [..] (b) To participate in the formulation of government policy and the implementation thereof and to hold public office and perform all public functions at all levels of government
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required.
|
Right to participation
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
7.b
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in the political and public life of the country and, in particular, shall ensure to women, on equal terms with men, the right: [..] (b) To participate in the formulation of government policy and the implementation thereof and to hold public office and perform all public functions at all levels of government
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap
|
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
14.2.g
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in rural areas in order to ensure, on a basis of equality of men and women, that they participate in and benefit from rural development and, in particular, shall ensure to such women the right: [..] (g) To have access to agricultural credit and loans, marketing facilities, appropriate technology and equal treatment in land and agrarian reform as well as in land resettlement schemes.
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap
|
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
14.2.g
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in rural areas in order to ensure, on a basis of equality of men and women, that they participate in and benefit from rural development and, in particular, shall ensure to such women the right: [..] (g) To have access to agricultural credit and loans, marketing facilities, appropriate technology and equal treatment in land and agrarian reform as well as in land resettlement schemes.
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap
|
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
2
States Parties condemn discrimination against women in all its forms, agree to pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of eliminating discrimination against women and, to this end, undertake: [..] see also the rest of ICEDAW
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap
|
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
2
States Parties condemn discrimination against women in all its forms, agree to pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of eliminating discrimination against women and, to this end, undertake: [..] see also the rest of ICEDAW
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap
|
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
4
1. Adoption by States Parties of temporary special measures aimed at accelerating de facto equality between men and women shall not be considered discrimination as defined in the present Convention, but shall in no way entail as a consequence the maintenance of unequal or separate standards; these measures shall be discontinued when the objectives of equality of opportunity and treatment have been achieved.
2. Adoption by States Parties of special measures, including those measures contained in the present Convention, aimed at protecting maternity shall not be considered discriminatory.
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap
|
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
4
1. Adoption by States Parties of temporary special measures aimed at accelerating de facto equality between men and women shall not be considered discrimination as defined in the present Convention, but shall in no way entail as a consequence the maintenance of unequal or separate standards; these measures shall be discontinued when the objectives of equality of opportunity and treatment have been achieved.
2. Adoption by States Parties of special measures, including those measures contained in the present Convention, aimed at protecting maternity shall not be considered discriminatory.
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap
|
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
15.2
States Parties shall accord to women, in civil matters, a legal capacity identical to that of men and the same opportunities to exercise that capacity. In particular, they shall give women equal rights to conclude contracts and to administer property and shall treat them equally in all stages of procedure in courts and tribunals.
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap
|
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
15.2
States Parties shall accord to women, in civil matters, a legal capacity identical to that of men and the same opportunities to exercise that capacity. In particular, they shall give women equal rights to conclude contracts and to administer property and shall treat them equally in all stages of procedure in courts and tribunals.
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap
|
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
15.2
States Parties shall accord to women, in civil matters, a legal capacity identical to that of men and the same opportunities to exercise that capacity. In particular, they shall give women equal rights to conclude contracts and to administer property and shall treat them equally in all stages of procedure in courts and tribunals.
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
15
1. States Parties shall accord to women equality with men before the law.
2. States Parties shall accord to women, in civil matters, a legal capacity identical to that of men and the same opportunities to exercise that capacity. In particular, they shall give women equal rights to conclude contracts and to administer property and shall treat them equally in all stages of procedure in courts and tribunals.
3. States Parties agree that all contracts and all other private instruments of any kind with a legal effect which is directed at restricting the legal capacity of women shall be deemed null and void.
4. States Parties shall accord to men and women the same rights with regard to the law relating to the movement of persons and the freedom to choose their residence and domicile.
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
15
1. States Parties shall accord to women equality with men before the law.
2. States Parties shall accord to women, in civil matters, a legal capacity identical to that of men and the same opportunities to exercise that capacity. In particular, they shall give women equal rights to conclude contracts and to administer property and shall treat them equally in all stages of procedure in courts and tribunals.
3. States Parties agree that all contracts and all other private instruments of any kind with a legal effect which is directed at restricting the legal capacity of women shall be deemed null and void.
4. States Parties shall accord to men and women the same rights with regard to the law relating to the movement of persons and the freedom to choose their residence and domicile.
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
15
1. States Parties shall accord to women equality with men before the law.
2. States Parties shall accord to women, in civil matters, a legal capacity identical to that of men and the same opportunities to exercise that capacity. In particular, they shall give women equal rights to conclude contracts and to administer property and shall treat them equally in all stages of procedure in courts and tribunals.
3. States Parties agree that all contracts and all other private instruments of any kind with a legal effect which is directed at restricting the legal capacity of women shall be deemed null and void.
4. States Parties shall accord to men and women the same rights with regard to the law relating to the movement of persons and the freedom to choose their residence and domicile.
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
2.b & 2.c
States Parties condemn discrimination against women in all its forms, agree to pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of eliminating discrimination against women and, to this end, undertake: [..] (b) To adopt appropriate legislative and other measures, including sanctions where appropriate, prohibiting all discrimination against women (c) To establish legal protection of the rights of women on an equal basis with men and to ensure through competent national tribunals and other public institutions the effective protection of women against any act of discrimination
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Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
2.b & 2.c
States Parties condemn discrimination against women in all its forms, agree to pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of eliminating discrimination against women and, to this end, undertake: [..] (b) To adopt appropriate legislative and other measures, including sanctions where appropriate, prohibiting all discrimination against women (c) To establish legal protection of the rights of women on an equal basis with men and to ensure through competent national tribunals and other public institutions the effective protection of women against any act of discrimination
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Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
2.b & 2.c
States Parties condemn discrimination against women in all its forms, agree to pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of eliminating discrimination against women and, to this end, undertake: [..] (b) To adopt appropriate legislative and other measures, including sanctions where appropriate, prohibiting all discrimination against women (c) To establish legal protection of the rights of women on an equal basis with men and to ensure through competent national tribunals and other public institutions the effective protection of women against any act of discrimination
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap
|
Right to participation
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
14.2.a
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in rural areas in order to ensure, on a basis of equality of men and women, that they participate in and benefit from rural development and, in particular, shall ensure to such women the right: (a) To participate in the elaboration and implementation of development planning at all levels.
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap
|
Right to participation
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
14.2.a
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in rural areas in order to ensure, on a basis of equality of men and women, that they participate in and benefit from rural development and, in particular, shall ensure to such women the right: (a) To participate in the elaboration and implementation of development planning at all levels.
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap
|
Right to participation
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
14.2.a
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in rural areas in order to ensure, on a basis of equality of men and women, that they participate in and benefit from rural development and, in particular, shall ensure to such women the right: (a) To participate in the elaboration and implementation of development planning at all levels.
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap
|
Right to participation
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
14.2.a
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in rural areas in order to ensure, on a basis of equality of men and women, that they participate in and benefit from rural development and, in particular, shall ensure to such women the right: (a) To participate in the elaboration and implementation of development planning at all levels.
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap
|
Right to participation
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
7.b
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in the political and public life of the country and, in particular, shall ensure to women, on equal terms with men, the right: [..] (b) To participate in the formulation of government policy and the implementation thereof and to hold public office and perform all public functions at all levels of government
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap
|
Right to participation
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
7.b
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in the political and public life of the country and, in particular, shall ensure to women, on equal terms with men, the right: [..] (b) To participate in the formulation of government policy and the implementation thereof and to hold public office and perform all public functions at all levels of government
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap
|
Right to participation
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
7.b
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in the political and public life of the country and, in particular, shall ensure to women, on equal terms with men, the right: [..] (b) To participate in the formulation of government policy and the implementation thereof and to hold public office and perform all public functions at all levels of government
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap
|
Right to participation
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
7.b
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in the political and public life of the country and, in particular, shall ensure to women, on equal terms with men, the right: [..] (b) To participate in the formulation of government policy and the implementation thereof and to hold public office and perform all public functions at all levels of government
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.6
States and other parties should consider additional measures to support
vulnerable or marginalized groups who could not otherwise access
administrative and judicial services. These measures should include legal
support, such as affordable legal aid, and may also include the provision
of services of paralegals or parasurveyors, and mobile services for remote
communities and mobile indigenous peoples
|
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
14.2.g
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in rural areas in order to ensure, on a basis of equality of men and women, that they participate in and benefit from rural development and, in particular, shall ensure to such women the right: [..] (g) To have access to agricultural credit and loans, marketing facilities, appropriate technology and equal treatment in land and agrarian reform as well as in land resettlement schemes.
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.6
States and other parties should consider additional measures to support
vulnerable or marginalized groups who could not otherwise access
administrative and judicial services. These measures should include legal
support, such as affordable legal aid, and may also include the provision
of services of paralegals or parasurveyors, and mobile services for remote
communities and mobile indigenous peoples
|
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
2
States Parties condemn discrimination against women in all its forms, agree to pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of eliminating discrimination against women and, to this end, undertake: [..] see also the rest of ICEDAW
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.6
States and other parties should consider additional measures to support
vulnerable or marginalized groups who could not otherwise access
administrative and judicial services. These measures should include legal
support, such as affordable legal aid, and may also include the provision
of services of paralegals or parasurveyors, and mobile services for remote
communities and mobile indigenous peoples
|
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
4
1. Adoption by States Parties of temporary special measures aimed at accelerating de facto equality between men and women shall not be considered discrimination as defined in the present Convention, but shall in no way entail as a consequence the maintenance of unequal or separate standards; these measures shall be discontinued when the objectives of equality of opportunity and treatment have been achieved.
2. Adoption by States Parties of special measures, including those measures contained in the present Convention, aimed at protecting maternity shall not be considered discriminatory.
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Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.6
States and other parties should consider additional measures to support
vulnerable or marginalized groups who could not otherwise access
administrative and judicial services. These measures should include legal
support, such as affordable legal aid, and may also include the provision
of services of paralegals or parasurveyors, and mobile services for remote
communities and mobile indigenous peoples
|
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
15.2
States Parties shall accord to women, in civil matters, a legal capacity identical to that of men and the same opportunities to exercise that capacity. In particular, they shall give women equal rights to conclude contracts and to administer property and shall treat them equally in all stages of procedure in courts and tribunals.
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.6
States and other parties should consider additional measures to support
vulnerable or marginalized groups who could not otherwise access
administrative and judicial services. These measures should include legal
support, such as affordable legal aid, and may also include the provision
of services of paralegals or parasurveyors, and mobile services for remote
communities and mobile indigenous peoples
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
15
1. States Parties shall accord to women equality with men before the law.
2. States Parties shall accord to women, in civil matters, a legal capacity identical to that of men and the same opportunities to exercise that capacity. In particular, they shall give women equal rights to conclude contracts and to administer property and shall treat them equally in all stages of procedure in courts and tribunals.
3. States Parties agree that all contracts and all other private instruments of any kind with a legal effect which is directed at restricting the legal capacity of women shall be deemed null and void.
4. States Parties shall accord to men and women the same rights with regard to the law relating to the movement of persons and the freedom to choose their residence and domicile.
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.6
States and other parties should consider additional measures to support
vulnerable or marginalized groups who could not otherwise access
administrative and judicial services. These measures should include legal
support, such as affordable legal aid, and may also include the provision
of services of paralegals or parasurveyors, and mobile services for remote
communities and mobile indigenous peoples
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
2.b & 2.c
States Parties condemn discrimination against women in all its forms, agree to pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of eliminating discrimination against women and, to this end, undertake: [..] (b) To adopt appropriate legislative and other measures, including sanctions where appropriate, prohibiting all discrimination against women (c) To establish legal protection of the rights of women on an equal basis with men and to ensure through competent national tribunals and other public institutions the effective protection of women against any act of discrimination
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.6
States and other parties should consider additional measures to support
vulnerable or marginalized groups who could not otherwise access
administrative and judicial services. These measures should include legal
support, such as affordable legal aid, and may also include the provision
of services of paralegals or parasurveyors, and mobile services for remote
communities and mobile indigenous peoples
|
Right to participation
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
14.2.a
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in rural areas in order to ensure, on a basis of equality of men and women, that they participate in and benefit from rural development and, in particular, shall ensure to such women the right: (a) To participate in the elaboration and implementation of development planning at all levels.
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.6
States and other parties should consider additional measures to support
vulnerable or marginalized groups who could not otherwise access
administrative and judicial services. These measures should include legal
support, such as affordable legal aid, and may also include the provision
of services of paralegals or parasurveyors, and mobile services for remote
communities and mobile indigenous peoples
|
Right to participation
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
7.b
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in the political and public life of the country and, in particular, shall ensure to women, on equal terms with men, the right: [..] (b) To participate in the formulation of government policy and the implementation thereof and to hold public office and perform all public functions at all levels of government
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.7
States should encourage implementing agencies and judicial authorities to foster a culture based on service and ethical behaviour. Agencies and
judicial authorities should seek regular feedback, such as through surveys and focus groups, to raise standards and improve delivery of services,
to meet expectations, and to satisfy new needs. They should publish performance standards and report regularly on results. Users should have
means of addressing complaints either within the implementing agency, such as by administrative review, or externally, such as by an independent
review or through an ombudsman
|
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
15.2
States Parties shall accord to women, in civil matters, a legal capacity identical to that of men and the same opportunities to exercise that capacity. In particular, they shall give women equal rights to conclude contracts and to administer property and shall treat them equally in all stages of procedure in courts and tribunals.
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.7
States should encourage implementing agencies and judicial authorities to foster a culture based on service and ethical behaviour. Agencies and
judicial authorities should seek regular feedback, such as through surveys and focus groups, to raise standards and improve delivery of services,
to meet expectations, and to satisfy new needs. They should publish performance standards and report regularly on results. Users should have
means of addressing complaints either within the implementing agency, such as by administrative review, or externally, such as by an independent
review or through an ombudsman
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
15
1. States Parties shall accord to women equality with men before the law.
2. States Parties shall accord to women, in civil matters, a legal capacity identical to that of men and the same opportunities to exercise that capacity. In particular, they shall give women equal rights to conclude contracts and to administer property and shall treat them equally in all stages of procedure in courts and tribunals.
3. States Parties agree that all contracts and all other private instruments of any kind with a legal effect which is directed at restricting the legal capacity of women shall be deemed null and void.
4. States Parties shall accord to men and women the same rights with regard to the law relating to the movement of persons and the freedom to choose their residence and domicile.
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.7
States should encourage implementing agencies and judicial authorities to foster a culture based on service and ethical behaviour. Agencies and
judicial authorities should seek regular feedback, such as through surveys and focus groups, to raise standards and improve delivery of services,
to meet expectations, and to satisfy new needs. They should publish performance standards and report regularly on results. Users should have
means of addressing complaints either within the implementing agency, such as by administrative review, or externally, such as by an independent
review or through an ombudsman
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
2.b & 2.c
States Parties condemn discrimination against women in all its forms, agree to pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of eliminating discrimination against women and, to this end, undertake: [..] (b) To adopt appropriate legislative and other measures, including sanctions where appropriate, prohibiting all discrimination against women (c) To establish legal protection of the rights of women on an equal basis with men and to ensure through competent national tribunals and other public institutions the effective protection of women against any act of discrimination
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.8
Relevant professional associations for services related to tenure should develop, publicize and monitor the implementation of high levels of
ethical behaviour. Public and private sector parties should adhere to
applicable ethical standards, and be subject to disciplinary action in case
of violations. Where such associations do not exist, States should ensure
an environment conducive to their establishment.
|
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
15.2
States Parties shall accord to women, in civil matters, a legal capacity identical to that of men and the same opportunities to exercise that capacity. In particular, they shall give women equal rights to conclude contracts and to administer property and shall treat them equally in all stages of procedure in courts and tribunals.
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.8
Relevant professional associations for services related to tenure should develop, publicize and monitor the implementation of high levels of
ethical behaviour. Public and private sector parties should adhere to
applicable ethical standards, and be subject to disciplinary action in case
of violations. Where such associations do not exist, States should ensure
an environment conducive to their establishment.
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
15
1. States Parties shall accord to women equality with men before the law.
2. States Parties shall accord to women, in civil matters, a legal capacity identical to that of men and the same opportunities to exercise that capacity. In particular, they shall give women equal rights to conclude contracts and to administer property and shall treat them equally in all stages of procedure in courts and tribunals.
3. States Parties agree that all contracts and all other private instruments of any kind with a legal effect which is directed at restricting the legal capacity of women shall be deemed null and void.
4. States Parties shall accord to men and women the same rights with regard to the law relating to the movement of persons and the freedom to choose their residence and domicile.
|
Accountability in land governance |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.8
Relevant professional associations for services related to tenure should develop, publicize and monitor the implementation of high levels of
ethical behaviour. Public and private sector parties should adhere to
applicable ethical standards, and be subject to disciplinary action in case
of violations. Where such associations do not exist, States should ensure
an environment conducive to their establishment.
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
2.b & 2.c
States Parties condemn discrimination against women in all its forms, agree to pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of eliminating discrimination against women and, to this end, undertake: [..] (b) To adopt appropriate legislative and other measures, including sanctions where appropriate, prohibiting all discrimination against women (c) To establish legal protection of the rights of women on an equal basis with men and to ensure through competent national tribunals and other public institutions the effective protection of women against any act of discrimination
|
Ensure and respect the rule of law |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.2
States should ensure that the delivery of services related to tenure and its
administration are consistent with their existing obligations under national
and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments
under applicable regional and international instruments
|
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
15.2
States Parties shall accord to women, in civil matters, a legal capacity identical to that of men and the same opportunities to exercise that capacity. In particular, they shall give women equal rights to conclude contracts and to administer property and shall treat them equally in all stages of procedure in courts and tribunals.
|
Ensure and respect the rule of law |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.2
States should ensure that the delivery of services related to tenure and its
administration are consistent with their existing obligations under national
and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments
under applicable regional and international instruments
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
15
1. States Parties shall accord to women equality with men before the law.
2. States Parties shall accord to women, in civil matters, a legal capacity identical to that of men and the same opportunities to exercise that capacity. In particular, they shall give women equal rights to conclude contracts and to administer property and shall treat them equally in all stages of procedure in courts and tribunals.
3. States Parties agree that all contracts and all other private instruments of any kind with a legal effect which is directed at restricting the legal capacity of women shall be deemed null and void.
4. States Parties shall accord to men and women the same rights with regard to the law relating to the movement of persons and the freedom to choose their residence and domicile.
|
Ensure and respect the rule of law |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.2
States should ensure that the delivery of services related to tenure and its
administration are consistent with their existing obligations under national
and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments
under applicable regional and international instruments
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
2.b & 2.c
States Parties condemn discrimination against women in all its forms, agree to pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of eliminating discrimination against women and, to this end, undertake: [..] (b) To adopt appropriate legislative and other measures, including sanctions where appropriate, prohibiting all discrimination against women (c) To establish legal protection of the rights of women on an equal basis with men and to ensure through competent national tribunals and other public institutions the effective protection of women against any act of discrimination
|
Ensure and respect the rule of law |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.2
States should ensure that the delivery of services related to tenure and its
administration are consistent with their existing obligations under national
and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments
under applicable regional and international instruments
|
Right to participation
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
14.2.a
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in rural areas in order to ensure, on a basis of equality of men and women, that they participate in and benefit from rural development and, in particular, shall ensure to such women the right: (a) To participate in the elaboration and implementation of development planning at all levels.
|
Ensure and respect the rule of law |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.2
States should ensure that the delivery of services related to tenure and its
administration are consistent with their existing obligations under national
and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments
under applicable regional and international instruments
|
Right to participation
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
7.b
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in the political and public life of the country and, in particular, shall ensure to women, on equal terms with men, the right: [..] (b) To participate in the formulation of government policy and the implementation thereof and to hold public office and perform all public functions at all levels of government
|
Ensure and respect the rule of law |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.2
States should ensure that the delivery of services related to tenure and its
administration are consistent with their existing obligations under national
and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments
under applicable regional and international instruments
|
Right to property
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
16.1.h
1. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in all matters relating to marriage and family relations and in particular shall ensure, on a basis of equality of men and women: (h) The same rights for both spouses in respect of the ownership, acquisition, management, administration, enjoyment and disposition of property, whether free of charge or for a valuable consideration.
|
Ensure and respect the rule of law |
Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
13. Land consolidation and other readjustment approaches |
13.1
Where appropriate, States may consider land consolidation, exchanges or other voluntary approaches for the readjustment of parcels or holdings
to assist owners and users to improve the layout and use of their parcels or holdings, including for the promotion of food security and rural development in a sustainable manner. States should ensure that all actions are consistent with their obligations under national and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional
and international instruments, and ensure that participants are at least as well off after the schemes compared with before. These approaches
should be used to coordinate the preferences of multiple owners and users in a single legitimate readjustment.
|
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
15.2
States Parties shall accord to women, in civil matters, a legal capacity identical to that of men and the same opportunities to exercise that capacity. In particular, they shall give women equal rights to conclude contracts and to administer property and shall treat them equally in all stages of procedure in courts and tribunals.
|
Ensure and respect the rule of law |
Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
13. Land consolidation and other readjustment approaches |
13.1
Where appropriate, States may consider land consolidation, exchanges or other voluntary approaches for the readjustment of parcels or holdings
to assist owners and users to improve the layout and use of their parcels or holdings, including for the promotion of food security and rural development in a sustainable manner. States should ensure that all actions are consistent with their obligations under national and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional
and international instruments, and ensure that participants are at least as well off after the schemes compared with before. These approaches
should be used to coordinate the preferences of multiple owners and users in a single legitimate readjustment.
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
15
1. States Parties shall accord to women equality with men before the law.
2. States Parties shall accord to women, in civil matters, a legal capacity identical to that of men and the same opportunities to exercise that capacity. In particular, they shall give women equal rights to conclude contracts and to administer property and shall treat them equally in all stages of procedure in courts and tribunals.
3. States Parties agree that all contracts and all other private instruments of any kind with a legal effect which is directed at restricting the legal capacity of women shall be deemed null and void.
4. States Parties shall accord to men and women the same rights with regard to the law relating to the movement of persons and the freedom to choose their residence and domicile.
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Ensure and respect the rule of law |
Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
13. Land consolidation and other readjustment approaches |
13.1
Where appropriate, States may consider land consolidation, exchanges or other voluntary approaches for the readjustment of parcels or holdings
to assist owners and users to improve the layout and use of their parcels or holdings, including for the promotion of food security and rural development in a sustainable manner. States should ensure that all actions are consistent with their obligations under national and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional
and international instruments, and ensure that participants are at least as well off after the schemes compared with before. These approaches
should be used to coordinate the preferences of multiple owners and users in a single legitimate readjustment.
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Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
2.b & 2.c
States Parties condemn discrimination against women in all its forms, agree to pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of eliminating discrimination against women and, to this end, undertake: [..] (b) To adopt appropriate legislative and other measures, including sanctions where appropriate, prohibiting all discrimination against women (c) To establish legal protection of the rights of women on an equal basis with men and to ensure through competent national tribunals and other public institutions the effective protection of women against any act of discrimination
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Ensure and respect the rule of law |
Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
13. Land consolidation and other readjustment approaches |
13.1
Where appropriate, States may consider land consolidation, exchanges or other voluntary approaches for the readjustment of parcels or holdings
to assist owners and users to improve the layout and use of their parcels or holdings, including for the promotion of food security and rural development in a sustainable manner. States should ensure that all actions are consistent with their obligations under national and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional
and international instruments, and ensure that participants are at least as well off after the schemes compared with before. These approaches
should be used to coordinate the preferences of multiple owners and users in a single legitimate readjustment.
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Right to participation
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ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
14.2.a
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in rural areas in order to ensure, on a basis of equality of men and women, that they participate in and benefit from rural development and, in particular, shall ensure to such women the right: (a) To participate in the elaboration and implementation of development planning at all levels.
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Ensure and respect the rule of law |
Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
13. Land consolidation and other readjustment approaches |
13.1
Where appropriate, States may consider land consolidation, exchanges or other voluntary approaches for the readjustment of parcels or holdings
to assist owners and users to improve the layout and use of their parcels or holdings, including for the promotion of food security and rural development in a sustainable manner. States should ensure that all actions are consistent with their obligations under national and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional
and international instruments, and ensure that participants are at least as well off after the schemes compared with before. These approaches
should be used to coordinate the preferences of multiple owners and users in a single legitimate readjustment.
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Right to participation
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ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
7.b
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in the political and public life of the country and, in particular, shall ensure to women, on equal terms with men, the right: [..] (b) To participate in the formulation of government policy and the implementation thereof and to hold public office and perform all public functions at all levels of government
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Prevention of corruption |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.9
States and non-state actors should endeavour to prevent corruption with
regard to tenure rights. States should do so particularly through consultation
and participation, rule of law, transparency and accountability. States
should adopt and enforce anti-corruption measures including applying
checks and balances, limiting the arbitrary use of power, addressing
conflicts of interest and adopting clear rules and regulations. States
should provide for the administrative and/or judicial review of decisions
of implementing agencies. Staff working on the administration of tenure
should be held accountable for their actions. They should be provided with
the means of conducting their duties effectively. They should be protected
against interference in their duties and from retaliation for reporting acts
of corruption
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Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
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ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
15.2
States Parties shall accord to women, in civil matters, a legal capacity identical to that of men and the same opportunities to exercise that capacity. In particular, they shall give women equal rights to conclude contracts and to administer property and shall treat them equally in all stages of procedure in courts and tribunals.
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Prevention of corruption |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.9
States and non-state actors should endeavour to prevent corruption with
regard to tenure rights. States should do so particularly through consultation
and participation, rule of law, transparency and accountability. States
should adopt and enforce anti-corruption measures including applying
checks and balances, limiting the arbitrary use of power, addressing
conflicts of interest and adopting clear rules and regulations. States
should provide for the administrative and/or judicial review of decisions
of implementing agencies. Staff working on the administration of tenure
should be held accountable for their actions. They should be provided with
the means of conducting their duties effectively. They should be protected
against interference in their duties and from retaliation for reporting acts
of corruption
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Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
15
1. States Parties shall accord to women equality with men before the law.
2. States Parties shall accord to women, in civil matters, a legal capacity identical to that of men and the same opportunities to exercise that capacity. In particular, they shall give women equal rights to conclude contracts and to administer property and shall treat them equally in all stages of procedure in courts and tribunals.
3. States Parties agree that all contracts and all other private instruments of any kind with a legal effect which is directed at restricting the legal capacity of women shall be deemed null and void.
4. States Parties shall accord to men and women the same rights with regard to the law relating to the movement of persons and the freedom to choose their residence and domicile.
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Prevention of corruption |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.9
States and non-state actors should endeavour to prevent corruption with
regard to tenure rights. States should do so particularly through consultation
and participation, rule of law, transparency and accountability. States
should adopt and enforce anti-corruption measures including applying
checks and balances, limiting the arbitrary use of power, addressing
conflicts of interest and adopting clear rules and regulations. States
should provide for the administrative and/or judicial review of decisions
of implementing agencies. Staff working on the administration of tenure
should be held accountable for their actions. They should be provided with
the means of conducting their duties effectively. They should be protected
against interference in their duties and from retaliation for reporting acts
of corruption
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Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
2.b & 2.c
States Parties condemn discrimination against women in all its forms, agree to pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of eliminating discrimination against women and, to this end, undertake: [..] (b) To adopt appropriate legislative and other measures, including sanctions where appropriate, prohibiting all discrimination against women (c) To establish legal protection of the rights of women on an equal basis with men and to ensure through competent national tribunals and other public institutions the effective protection of women against any act of discrimination
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Prevention of corruption |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.9
States and non-state actors should endeavour to prevent corruption with
regard to tenure rights. States should do so particularly through consultation
and participation, rule of law, transparency and accountability. States
should adopt and enforce anti-corruption measures including applying
checks and balances, limiting the arbitrary use of power, addressing
conflicts of interest and adopting clear rules and regulations. States
should provide for the administrative and/or judicial review of decisions
of implementing agencies. Staff working on the administration of tenure
should be held accountable for their actions. They should be provided with
the means of conducting their duties effectively. They should be protected
against interference in their duties and from retaliation for reporting acts
of corruption
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Right to participation
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ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
14.2.a
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in rural areas in order to ensure, on a basis of equality of men and women, that they participate in and benefit from rural development and, in particular, shall ensure to such women the right: (a) To participate in the elaboration and implementation of development planning at all levels.
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Prevention of corruption |
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.9
States and non-state actors should endeavour to prevent corruption with
regard to tenure rights. States should do so particularly through consultation
and participation, rule of law, transparency and accountability. States
should adopt and enforce anti-corruption measures including applying
checks and balances, limiting the arbitrary use of power, addressing
conflicts of interest and adopting clear rules and regulations. States
should provide for the administrative and/or judicial review of decisions
of implementing agencies. Staff working on the administration of tenure
should be held accountable for their actions. They should be provided with
the means of conducting their duties effectively. They should be protected
against interference in their duties and from retaliation for reporting acts
of corruption
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Right to participation
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ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
7.b
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in the political and public life of the country and, in particular, shall ensure to women, on equal terms with men, the right: [..] (b) To participate in the formulation of government policy and the implementation thereof and to hold public office and perform all public functions at all levels of government
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Recognize and protect of the multiple functions of land, fisheries and forests |
Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
13. Land consolidation and other readjustment approaches |
13.5
States should establish strategies for readjustment approaches that fit particular local requirements. Such strategies should be socially, economically and environmentally sustainable, and gender sensitive.
Strategies should identify the principles and objectives of the readjustment approaches; the beneficiaries; and the development of capacity and knowledge in the public sector, the private sector, organizations of
farmers and small-scale producers, of fishers, and of forest users, and academia. Laws should establish clear and cost-effective procedures for the reorganization of parcels or holdings and their uses
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Right to an adequate standard of living
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ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
12.2.h
States Parties shall undertake all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in rural areas in order to ensure, on a basis of equality of men and women, that they participate in and benefit from rural development and, in particular, shall ensure to such women the right … (h) to enjoy adequate living conditions, particularly in relation to housing, sanitation, electricity and water supply, transport and communications
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Recognize and protect of the multiple functions of land, fisheries and forests |
Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
13. Land consolidation and other readjustment approaches |
13.5
States should establish strategies for readjustment approaches that fit particular local requirements. Such strategies should be socially, economically and environmentally sustainable, and gender sensitive.
Strategies should identify the principles and objectives of the readjustment approaches; the beneficiaries; and the development of capacity and knowledge in the public sector, the private sector, organizations of
farmers and small-scale producers, of fishers, and of forest users, and academia. Laws should establish clear and cost-effective procedures for the reorganization of parcels or holdings and their uses
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Right to equality and non-discrimination
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ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
14.2.g
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in rural areas in order to ensure, on a basis of equality of men and women, that they participate in and benefit from rural development and, in particular, shall ensure to such women the right: [..] (g) To have access to agricultural credit and loans, marketing facilities, appropriate technology and equal treatment in land and agrarian reform as well as in land resettlement schemes.
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Recognize and protect of the multiple functions of land, fisheries and forests |
Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
13. Land consolidation and other readjustment approaches |
13.5
States should establish strategies for readjustment approaches that fit particular local requirements. Such strategies should be socially, economically and environmentally sustainable, and gender sensitive.
Strategies should identify the principles and objectives of the readjustment approaches; the beneficiaries; and the development of capacity and knowledge in the public sector, the private sector, organizations of
farmers and small-scale producers, of fishers, and of forest users, and academia. Laws should establish clear and cost-effective procedures for the reorganization of parcels or holdings and their uses
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Right to equality and non-discrimination
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ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
2
States Parties condemn discrimination against women in all its forms, agree to pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of eliminating discrimination against women and, to this end, undertake: [..] see also the rest of ICEDAW
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Recognize and protect of the multiple functions of land, fisheries and forests |
Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
13. Land consolidation and other readjustment approaches |
13.5
States should establish strategies for readjustment approaches that fit particular local requirements. Such strategies should be socially, economically and environmentally sustainable, and gender sensitive.
Strategies should identify the principles and objectives of the readjustment approaches; the beneficiaries; and the development of capacity and knowledge in the public sector, the private sector, organizations of
farmers and small-scale producers, of fishers, and of forest users, and academia. Laws should establish clear and cost-effective procedures for the reorganization of parcels or holdings and their uses
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Right to equality and non-discrimination
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ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
4
1. Adoption by States Parties of temporary special measures aimed at accelerating de facto equality between men and women shall not be considered discrimination as defined in the present Convention, but shall in no way entail as a consequence the maintenance of unequal or separate standards; these measures shall be discontinued when the objectives of equality of opportunity and treatment have been achieved.
2. Adoption by States Parties of special measures, including those measures contained in the present Convention, aimed at protecting maternity shall not be considered discriminatory.
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Access to information, consultation and participation |
Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
13. Land consolidation and other readjustment approaches |
13.6
States should establish appropriate safeguards in projects using
readjustment approaches. Any individuals, communities or peoples likely
to be affected by a project should be contacted and provided with sufficient
information in applicable languages. Technical and legal support should
be provided. Participatory and gender-sensitive approaches should be
used taking into account rights of indigenous peoples. Environmental safeguards should be established to prevent or minimize degradation and
loss of biodiversity and reward changes that foster good land management, best practices and reclamation
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Right to equality and non-discrimination
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ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
14.2.g
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in rural areas in order to ensure, on a basis of equality of men and women, that they participate in and benefit from rural development and, in particular, shall ensure to such women the right: [..] (g) To have access to agricultural credit and loans, marketing facilities, appropriate technology and equal treatment in land and agrarian reform as well as in land resettlement schemes.
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Access to information, consultation and participation |
Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
13. Land consolidation and other readjustment approaches |
13.6
States should establish appropriate safeguards in projects using
readjustment approaches. Any individuals, communities or peoples likely
to be affected by a project should be contacted and provided with sufficient
information in applicable languages. Technical and legal support should
be provided. Participatory and gender-sensitive approaches should be
used taking into account rights of indigenous peoples. Environmental safeguards should be established to prevent or minimize degradation and
loss of biodiversity and reward changes that foster good land management, best practices and reclamation
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Right to equality and non-discrimination
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ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
2
States Parties condemn discrimination against women in all its forms, agree to pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of eliminating discrimination against women and, to this end, undertake: [..] see also the rest of ICEDAW
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Access to information, consultation and participation |
Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
13. Land consolidation and other readjustment approaches |
13.6
States should establish appropriate safeguards in projects using
readjustment approaches. Any individuals, communities or peoples likely
to be affected by a project should be contacted and provided with sufficient
information in applicable languages. Technical and legal support should
be provided. Participatory and gender-sensitive approaches should be
used taking into account rights of indigenous peoples. Environmental safeguards should be established to prevent or minimize degradation and
loss of biodiversity and reward changes that foster good land management, best practices and reclamation
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Right to equality and non-discrimination
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ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
4
1. Adoption by States Parties of temporary special measures aimed at accelerating de facto equality between men and women shall not be considered discrimination as defined in the present Convention, but shall in no way entail as a consequence the maintenance of unequal or separate standards; these measures shall be discontinued when the objectives of equality of opportunity and treatment have been achieved.
2. Adoption by States Parties of special measures, including those measures contained in the present Convention, aimed at protecting maternity shall not be considered discriminatory.
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Access to information, consultation and participation |
Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
13. Land consolidation and other readjustment approaches |
13.6
States should establish appropriate safeguards in projects using
readjustment approaches. Any individuals, communities or peoples likely
to be affected by a project should be contacted and provided with sufficient
information in applicable languages. Technical and legal support should
be provided. Participatory and gender-sensitive approaches should be
used taking into account rights of indigenous peoples. Environmental safeguards should be established to prevent or minimize degradation and
loss of biodiversity and reward changes that foster good land management, best practices and reclamation
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Right to participation
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ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
14.2.a
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in rural areas in order to ensure, on a basis of equality of men and women, that they participate in and benefit from rural development and, in particular, shall ensure to such women the right: (a) To participate in the elaboration and implementation of development planning at all levels.
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Access to information, consultation and participation |
Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
13. Land consolidation and other readjustment approaches |
13.6
States should establish appropriate safeguards in projects using
readjustment approaches. Any individuals, communities or peoples likely
to be affected by a project should be contacted and provided with sufficient
information in applicable languages. Technical and legal support should
be provided. Participatory and gender-sensitive approaches should be
used taking into account rights of indigenous peoples. Environmental safeguards should be established to prevent or minimize degradation and
loss of biodiversity and reward changes that foster good land management, best practices and reclamation
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Right to participation
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ICEDAWInternational Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
7.b
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in the political and public life of the country and, in particular, shall ensure to women, on equal terms with men, the right: [..] (b) To participate in the formulation of government policy and the implementation thereof and to hold public office and perform all public functions at all levels of government
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